{"id":"F2006B06521","name":"AD/RAD/67 - Skyforce Avionics Skymap and Tracker II Units","slug":"ad-rad-67-skyforce-avionics-skymap-and-tracker-ii-units","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48135,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06521-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/RAD/67 - Skyforce Avionics Skymap and Tracker II Units","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nRadio Communication and Navigation Equipment\n\nAD/RAD/67 Skyforce Avionics Skymap and Tracker II Units 13/99\n\nApplicability: Skyforce Avionics Skymap and Tracker II units model numbers SM2000 and TR2000.\n\nRequirement: Inspect the units in accordance with Skyforce Avionics Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) TRSY037C:\n\n    if Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries or Lithium batteries are installed remove the batteries in accordance with ASB TRSY037C Action Item 1, or\n\n    b. if Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries or Alkaline batteries are installed ensure the unit is configured and operated in accordance with ASB TRSY037C Action Item 2.\n\nNote: CAA(UK) AD 005-10-99.\n\nCompliance: Prior to 24 November 1999.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 24 November 1999.\n\nBackground: This Directive requires the immediate removal of Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries or Lithium batteries from the units and gives procedures for the use of units powered by Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries or Alkaline batteries.\n\nThese actions are required because certain types of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries when exposed to temperatures in excess of forty degrees Celsius may reverse polarity and produce a high voltage capable of generating high temperatures. This can lead to fracture of the battery retaining case and/or rapid reverse discharge through the electrical circuit to which it is connected. Lithium batteries also constitute a hazard in aircraft and, unless holding Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard Order TSO-97 authorisation, are prohibited from use in aircraft (AD/RAD/39 Amdt 1 refers).","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, time-limited safety directive targeting a specific technical hazard. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of addressing battery safety in two specific avionics units."},"complexity_factors":["Single, clearly defined applicability (two specific model numbers)","Simple binary conditional structure (two battery types, two corresponding actions)","Only one external reference to a service bulletin (ASB TRSY037C)","No defined terms section","No nested exceptions or cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about a UK directive and a related Australian AD","Total length is approximately 200 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Skyforce Avionics Skymap (SM2000) and Tracker II (TR2000) GPS/navigation units to address hazardous batteries that risk fire or explosion. Nickel‑metal‑hydride and lithium cells must be removed immediately; nickel‑cadmium or alkaline cells may remain only if used per the manufacturer’s procedures. It applies to any aircraft with these units and required compliance before 24 November 1999."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Scope narrows permitted power sources for the named units: NiMH and Lithium batteries must be removed, and only NiCd or Alkaline batteries may remain when operated/configured per ASB TRSY037C. The directive shifts inspection, removal and reconfiguration costs and operational constraints onto owners/operators, with a set compliance deadline (Prior to 24 November 1999)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: only Skyforce Skymap and Tracker II models SM2000 and TR2000 (Applicability).","Technical distinctions between battery chemistries (NiMH, Lithium vs NiCd, Alkaline) require different actions (Requirement).","Dependence on an external manufacturer document (ASB TRSY037C) for inspection and remedial steps increases procedural complexity (Requirement).","Fixed compliance deadline creates time pressure on operators (Compliance: Prior to 24 November 1999).","Safety rationale rooted in thermal/runaway and reverse‑polarity behaviour of specific batteries at >40°C (Background).","Cross‑references to other regulatory material (FAA TSO‑97, AD/RAD/39 Amdt 1, CAA(UK) AD) add regulatory linkage.","Operational impact concentrated on aircraft owners/operators who must pay and execute changes (implicit enforcement and cost)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Skyforce Avionics Skymap and Tracker II units (models SM2000 and TR2000) to inspect units per Skyforce Alert Service Bulletin TRSY037C and, before 24 November 1999, remove Nickel‑Metal‑Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium batteries. Units with Nickel‑Cadmium (NiCd) or Alkaline batteries must be configured and operated as the ASB directs. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority enforces the rule; owners pay for inspections, removals or reconfiguration and must change battery choice and operating practice to address the overheating/reverse‑polarity risk identified in the AD."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-rad-67-skyforce-avionics-skymap-and-tracker-ii-units","history":"/api/acts/ad-rad-67-skyforce-avionics-skymap-and-tracker-ii-units/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-rad-67-skyforce-avionics-skymap-and-tracker-ii-units/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-rad-67-skyforce-avionics-skymap-and-tracker-ii-units/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-rad-67-skyforce-avionics-skymap-and-tracker-ii-units/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-rad-67-skyforce-avionics-skymap-and-tracker-ii-units/documents"}}